MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,211 km
7,588 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
12,211 km
7,588 mi / 6,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Bogota
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

MDE TBF
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code MDE TBF
ICAO Code SKRG NGTE
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Kiribati
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 6,955 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Rionegro (MDE) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 12,211 kilometers (7,588 miles / 6,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:17 in Rionegro, it's 07:17 in Tabiteuea North Airport. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,948 feet between the two airports. Tabiteuea North Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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